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The rich speak, and everyone is silent, and what they say is praised to the heavens. The poor speak, and they say, "Who is this?" And if the poor stumble, others push them down all the more.
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Wealth is good as long as it's free of sin; the ungodly speak of poverty as an evil in and of itself.
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A person's heart changes the disposition, whether for good or for ill.
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A cheerful face indicates a heart full of good; coming up with proverbs requires conversation along with hard work.